I don’t know. I have always…ALWAYS…been shy. So shy that I would run away from my own family as a child when they came over for a visit. Now-a-days its not THAT bad but I don’t think its much better. I always feel like I’m being watched. When I’m outside I avoid people if at all possible. And even If I can’t I try to get away as fast as I can. I turn down invitations for partys. I guess I always feel like I’m going to be made fun of. I don’t want to feel this way though and do want to participate in groups and partys. When I was in school I would sit at the back because I didnt want the teacher to pick me to answer a question.
That being said when I’m around friends and family that I know EXTREAMLY well I don’t feel hindered by this. I can talk, even quite loudly. And be goofy. I guess because I know they won’t make fun of me (or if they do i’ll know their probably just joking around).
I guess my question is do you think I have a disorder? I’m honestly starting to beleve I do.
I should probably state that I do have mild OCD. And this makes me check repeatedly to see if someone is in the bathroom even when I know their not. And other things like that.
Ive never been to a doctor about either of these. Ive never told anyone about it either. This would be the first time. But i think i really do have ocd (in like i MUST do this or i will become anxious or paranoid)
Yes I see what you mean. I always feel like I’m being watched all the time. That I’ll make a fool of myself or people wont like me. Like, it feels like it consumes me. If I’m riding my bike and a couple other people riding bikes are coming at me than all i feel is "get the hell out of there" kind of feeling.
I really dont want to feel this way. I try my best to be social but its just really really hard.
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I have ocd and social anxiety – theyre linked apparnetly, in that you have this overwhelming though in your head that you cant shake – "do people like me?" "am i making an idiot of myself?" "do these people want me talking to them?" Itsa parnoia thing which is a crucial lemet of both htese disorders.
If you have mild ocd have you ever tried cognitive behavioral theyrapy to control it?If you have then just apply the same techniques to these social situations,which proably cause a similar panic and axiety as your ocd thoughts do…if you’ve never had it, it is really worth looking int – there are some good bopks on amazon and im sure you could find some info online!
Basically, the aim of the game is not to avoid social situations. Stay there, and you will feel your tension and axiety grow and grow – but the principle is that it can ony go so high before it begins to come down, as your body cant keep relelasing adrenalin. Then, the more you do this excercise, the less your body will react to the situation, and the more relaxed and comfortable youl begin to feel. That is roughly it but look into it and youl find some tips to help you manage the anxiety! Good luck!
You are definitely self concious with a low self esteem, but is your shyness a result of an anxiety disorder? No one could tell you with that information or online. See a professional.
I would see your doctor just to make sure, but it does sound like you have social anxiety disorder, especially if you have a form of OCD…they go hand in hand….Everyone is abnormal in their own ways, don’t feel too bad…but there is definitely treatment for it……
It sounds like Social Anxiety Disorder could be a possibility. You also seem like you have some self-esteem issues. Why don’t you make an appointment to speak with a therapist? Your regular doctor could refer you to one. I had some similar problems and it helped to have a therapist listen and give advice without being too judgemental. They can really help you see solutions that are just clouded by your irrational fears.
Yes it sounds like you are…thats what I feel like and have no reason to feel like that but just do. Nervous about all people all the time. Social Anxiety! There is medicine that can help alot…life is not over:-)
If your scared to be around or communicate with people and are suffering from it on a daily basis then you have Social Anxiety Disorder. On the other hand if you choose not to be around people and don’t want to talk to them then you are Anti-Social.
I know if you were picked on in earlier years, or don’t feel like you fit in people tend to hide in their shells.
Maybe if you join a small group that you have an interest in and got know new people at your own pace maybe you would feel more comfortable.
Honestly jumping into going to a party with a bunch of strangers would just make you feel uncomfortable and then you would have a good time anyways.
It’s like anything, if you don’t socialize for a while you get out of practise.
The symptoms you described definitely sound like social anxiety disorder. Yes, I think you have a disorder. Just remember that it’s not your fault. You are not responsible for the way you feel in certain situations. However, if you know you have a problem and you refuse to get help for it, then you would be to blame for refusing to rectify the problem. Plenty of people have this disorder, more than you think. It’s different from shyness which everybody feels from time to time. It’s only when the shyness gets so extreme that it hinders you from enjoying life. If you weren’t around people and you didn’t care, then it wouldn’t be a disorder, but it sounds like you do care and it causes you pain. It sounds like you want to be around people, but the fear takes over and you just can’t do it. I know. I suffer from the same problem, probably not to the degree that you do, but suffer from it nontheless.
Yes, you have social anxiety- you sound exactly like me. I have been extremely shy all my life. As an adult it makes normal situations really uncomfortable at times. I always feel like people think Im stupid and Im overly sensitive about how I look or how people percieve me. There were days in college that I wouldn’t go to class because I just thought I looked hideous and people would be staring at me if I went. That being said- you should go to your doctor, and tell them your issues. There are medications that can hugely improve your situation. I have gone the medication route, and it has made me feel soooo much more comfortable in life. Good luck to yoU!